Annie Gauthier, CFO/co-CEO of St. Romain Oil Company and its Y-Not Stop convenience-store chain, Mansura, Louisiana, has been named chairman of the National Association of Convenience Stores (NACS), marking a significant milestone for both the third-generation family business leader and the convenience-retailing industry.
Gauthier's journey to the NACS chairmanship reflects her deep commitment to the convenience-store industry, NACS said. She has served on various leadership committees at the Louisiana Oil Marketers & Convenience Store Association and NACS. As a third-generation co-owner of St. Romain Oil Company, founded in 1970, she works alongside her two brothers and more than 300 team members to operate 15 Y-Not Stop locations across Louisiana's Avoyelles, Rapides, Catahoula and Evangeline parishes.
Her responsibilities at St. Romain Oil span finance and accounting, risk management, human resources, and strategic and culture development.
Gauthier's path to the chairmanship has been marked by extensive participation in NACS leadership programs, including NACS Women's Leadership Program, NACS Financial Leadership Program, NACS Executive Leadership Program, and Masters of Convenience recognition.
This comprehensive leadership development culminated in her 2021 recognition as a "Master of Convenience" by NACS, highlighting her commitment to leadership and learning in the convenience store industry.
Throughout her career, Gauthier has been recognized for her innovative approaches to convenience-store operations. Beyond her company leadership, Gauthier has been an active participant in industry initiatives, including the Convenience Leaders Vision Group (CLVG), where she contributes to discussions on academic partnerships, EV charging, workforce management and AI implementation.
As NACS chairman, Gauthier will lead the NACS Executive Committee, which provides strategic direction and financial oversight to the association.
NACS also named five new retail members to its Board of Directors: Crystal Maggelet, CEO, Maverik Inc., Salt Lake City, Utah; Tony El-Nemr, founder and CEO, Nouria Energy Corp., Worcester, Massachusetts; Rich Makin, vice president of fuel, Wawa Inc., Wawa, Pennsylvania; Andrew Mitchell, CEO, Toot’n Totum Food Stores LLC, Amarillo, Texas; and Thomas Love, manager of engagement and outreach, Love’s Travel Stops, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.
Also serving on the Executive Committee are 2024–2025 NACS Chairman Brian Hannasch, special advisor at Alimentation Couche-Tard Inc., and 2023–2024 NACS Chairman Victor Paterno, president and CEO of Philippine Seven Corp.
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